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Spanish archaeological site award nominations

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Several Spanish archaeological sites and monuments have been nominated for the third edition of the +Historia Awards, organized by Historia National Geographic. Initial nominations highlighted the Cova de les Dones de Millars Roman sanctuary in Valencia, noted for its 1st-century AD Latin inscriptions, and the Ses Fontanelles Roman shipwreck in Mallorca, which yielded amphorae and linen sail remains. Subsequent details expanded the scope of the nominations to include the historic center of Toledo in the category of ‘Best Conservation of a Monumental Complex’. Other nominees for ‘Best National Historical Discovery’ include the funerary network at Alarcos Archaeological Park in Ciudad Real, a funerary epigraphic collection in Cádiz, and a prehistoric bead collection from Montelirio. ~~Winners are to be determined~~ Recent developments further highlight Spanish heritage, noting that the Alarcos Archaeological Park remains a finalist for the ‘Best National Historical Discovery or Find’ award. Located near the Guadiana River, the site has been under continuous excavation by ~~public vote.~~ researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha since 1984, revealing over 3,000 years of human occupation from the Late Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. Additionally, the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid maintains a faithful replica of the Altamira Cave, an underground reproduction of the Hall of Polychromes inaugurated in 1964.

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